December 2-4, 2025 | Henry B. González Convention Center | San Antonio, TX
December 2-4, 2025 | Henry B. González Convention Center | San Antonio, TX
Join us for this 45-minute panel and hear run specialty retail leaders share actionable strategies to attract, hire, and retain high-performing employees. Moderated by Elyse Braner of Pacers Running, this session features Megan Searfoss from CT Run Company, Sean McManus of Sole Sports, and Marisa Hird of Naperville Running Company, who bring frontline experience and practical insights.
Whether you’re a human resources leader or a store manager, you’ll leave with practical tools to:
This webinar is perfect for specialty retailers looking to reduce turnover and build thriving teams.
Megan Searfoss
Founder, CT Run Co.
Megan Searfoss is the founder of CT RUN CO, a community-driven running company with locations in Ridgefield, Brookfield, and Darien, Connecticut. She is the author of See Mom Run, a practical and inspiring guide that empowers women to embrace fitness and balance busy lives through running. Megan is also the creator of Run Like a Mother, a national running community that connects and motivates women through events, training, and shared stories. With a passion for building community and encouraging people of all ages to move, she has become a leading voice in women’s running and wellness. Through her businesses, writing, and coaching, Megan continues to inspire thousands to discover the joy and empowerment that comes from running.
Sean McManus
General Manager, Sole Sports Running Zone
Sean McManus is a seasoned Sales & Marketing Manager with extensive experience in the run specialty industry. With a strong focus on brand management and community outreach, Sean has honed his expertise through roles at Altra Running and currently serves as the General Manager of Sole Sports Running Zone in Phoenix, Arizona.
Marisa Hird
Director of Culture, Naperville Running Company
I am the Director of Culture at Naperville Running Company and have been with the company for 13 years. With a background in teaching and a lifelong love of running, this industry has allowed me to blend my passions—helping others, learning, and movement—into a meaningful career. I still run competitively and am constantly inspired by my peers, always learning and growing within the running community.
Elyse Braner
Director of People & Culture, Pacers Running
Elyse Braner is the Director of People + Culture at Pacers Running and a SHRM-CP certified HR Professional. At Pacers, Elyse oversees all aspects of Human Resources and Community Marketing. Elyse has worked with Pacers since 2011, where she has also served as a Fit Specialist and the Community Manager. Elyse has also held roles at Lululemon, the Greater Washington Sports Alliance, and recruiting roles at two Washington, DC law firms.
In her spare time, Elyse enjoys running and training for triathlons. She ran collegiately at Smith College, and has run over 30 marathons.
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